Serving 198 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jose A. Gonzalez ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥95%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)90-94%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
99%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
1%
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% PR state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% PR state average).
How many students attend Jose A. Gonzalez?
198 students attend Jose A. Gonzalez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jose A. Gonzalez students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose A. Gonzalez?
Jose A. Gonzalez has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jose A. Gonzalez offer ?
Jose A. Gonzalez offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jose A. Gonzalez part of?
Jose A. Gonzalez is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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